82810 Blood gases o2 sat only
Also known as: O2 saturation, SpO2 measurement
Laboratory measurement of blood oxygen saturation only, assessing the percentage of hemoglobin bound with oxygen without measuring other blood gas parameters.
In Plain Language
oxygen level test
Clinical Context
Used for quick assessment of oxygenation status in respiratory disease, during anesthesia, and monitoring of therapy response.
RVU Information
CPT 82810 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 82810?
CPT 82810 (Blood gases o2 sat only) is a Pathology & Lab code. Laboratory measurement of blood oxygen saturation only, assessing the percentage of hemoglobin bound with oxygen without measuring other blood gas parameters.
Who uses CPT code 82810?
CPT 82810 is used by pathology, critical care, anesthesiology. Used for quick assessment of oxygenation status in respiratory disease, during anesthesia, and monitoring of therapy response.
When is CPT 82810 used?
Used for quick assessment of oxygenation status in respiratory disease, during anesthesia, and monitoring of therapy response.
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